Big Money (2002)

Other name: ビッグマネー！~浮世の沙汰は株しだい

Description:

Big Money is a gripping human drama and suspenseful thriller set against the elaborate backdrop of the banking world and the stock market. Shirato Norimichi Nagase is an unemployed young man surviving on pachinko winnings and parental support. His life takes a dramatic turn when he is recruited by Kozuka Taihei Ueki, a mysterious elderly gentleman who is secretly a legendary trader. As Shirato learns the intricate tricks of the stock exchange, he becomes mesmerized by the fast-paced financial market. However, the tension rises when Shirato discovers Kozuka’s shocking ultimate goal: to completely bankrupt Matsuba Bank, one of the world's leading financial institutions. Bound by this audacious plan, the mismatched duo of very different ages wages a high-stakes financial war. Together, they go up against the giant Matsuba Bank and its elite bankers, led by the formidable Yamazaki Fumihiko Harada. Can this master and apprentice pull off the ultimate financial takedown?

Director: Nishiura Masaki [西浦正記]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2002

Genre:Business; Drama; Mystery